'pumpkin puree' on Serious Eats

Since first making puree from whole pumpkins, I've never gone back to the canned version. For me the difference in taste alone is worth it; puree from fresh, roasted or steamed pumpkins just tastes and smells more... pumpkin-y. It's a hard quality to describe. I also prefer the texture, which is smoother than canned pumpkin, and the bright color, which is so much more appetizing.
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